Portrait of Buddy Lester

Buddy Lester

Bio: Buddy Lester was an American actor and comedian who portrayed dozens of character roles in films and television. Although known for his appearances in Jerry Lewis’ comedy films, he was also regularly seen on popular television shows in the 1960s and 1970s
Born: Tue, Jan 16 1917
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Fri, Oct 04 2002
Buddy Lester is 85 years old
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Poster of More Than Murder
More Than Murder
Buddy Lester was 67 in More Than Murder as 'Cabbie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 1984
Poster of Smorgasbord
Smorgasbord
Buddy Lester was 66 in Smorgasbord as 'Passenger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1983
Poster of Fake-Out
Fake-Out
Buddy Lester was 65 in Fake-Out as 'The Blackjack Player'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1982
Poster of Hardly Working
Hardly Working
Buddy Lester was 63 in Hardly Working as 'Claude Reed'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1980
Poster of The Crash of Flight 401
The Crash of Flight 401
Buddy Lester was 61 in The Crash of Flight 401
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 1978
Poster of Never Con a Killer
Never Con a Killer
Buddy Lester was 60 in Never Con a Killer as 'Poker Player'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1977
Poster of The Man from Clover Grove
The Man from Clover Grove
Buddy Lester was 58 in The Man from Clover Grove as 'Ched Fields'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1975
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Buddy Lester was 58 in Starsky & Hutch as 'Coley'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1975
Poster of Poor Devil
Poor Devil
Buddy Lester was 56 in Poor Devil as 'Al Capone'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1973
Poster of Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You
Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You
Buddy Lester was 54 in Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1971
Poster of The Party
The Party
Buddy Lester was 51 in The Party as 'Davey Kane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1968
Poster of The Big Mouth
The Big Mouth
Buddy Lester was 50 in The Big Mouth as 'Studs'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1967
Poster of Three on a Couch
Three on a Couch
Buddy Lester was 49 in Three on a Couch as 'Drunk'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1966
Poster of The Patsy
The Patsy
Buddy Lester was 47 in The Patsy as 'Copa Café MC'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1964
Poster of The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor
Buddy Lester was 46 in The Nutty Professor as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1963
Poster of Sergeants 3
Sergeants 3
Buddy Lester was 45 in Sergeants 3 as 'Willie Sharpknife'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1962
Poster of The Ladies Man
The Ladies Man
Buddy Lester was 44 in The Ladies Man as 'Willard C. Gainsborough'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1961
Poster of Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven
Buddy Lester was 43 in Ocean's Eleven as 'Vince Massler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 1960
Poster of The Gene Krupa Story
The Gene Krupa Story
Buddy Lester was 42 in The Gene Krupa Story as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Buddy Lester was 58+ in Starsky & Hutch as ', Coley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Switch
Switch
Buddy Lester was 58+ in Switch as 'Arnie Gold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Big Eddie
Big Eddie
Buddy Lester was 58+ in Big Eddie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 23 1975
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
Buddy Lester was 58+ in Barney Miller as 'Harry the Bookie, Sidney the Bookie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Buddy Lester was 56+ in Kojak as 'Lenny Karp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Buddy Lester was 55+ in Emergency!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
Buddy Lester was 53+ in Alias Smith and Jones
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Buddy Lester was 53+ in The Odd Couple as 'Kennel Owner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Buddy Lester was 53+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Buddy Lester was 52+ in Love, American Style as 'Herb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of My World and Welcome to It
My World and Welcome to It
Buddy Lester was 52+ in My World and Welcome to It
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1969
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Buddy Lester was 51+ in The Mod Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D.
Buddy Lester was 51+ in Mayberry R.F.D. as 'Phil Atkerson, Charles Pierce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Buddy Lester was 51+ in Adam-12 as 'Neil, Victor Lamson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
Buddy Lester was 49+ in That Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Buddy Lester was 47+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of The New Phil Silvers Show
The New Phil Silvers Show
Buddy Lester was 46+ in The New Phil Silvers Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1963
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Buddy Lester was 46+ in Petticoat Junction
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Buddy Lester was 41+ in 77 Sunset Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of State Trooper
State Trooper
Buddy Lester was 39+ in State Trooper
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1956
Poster of Dragnet
Dragnet
Buddy Lester was 34+ in Dragnet
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 16 1951
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Buddy Lester was 31+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948